1. Federal funding to help organic farmers
The Truro Daily News – Sept.2. 2010
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced the $6.5-million investment Wednesday morning at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Bible Hill. Industry is also contributing $2.2 million towards the project.

http://www.trurodaily.com/News/Local/2010-09-01/article-1718786/Federal-funding-to-help-organic-farmers/1

2. Organic strawberries tops in taste, nutrition
CBC – Sept. 1. 2010
The most comprehensive study of its kind into the quality of organic food and soil has concluded organically grown strawberries are more flavourful and nutritious.
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/09/01/con-organic-study.html

3. Quebec commits to local organic agriculture
The Gazette – July 24, 2010
Province putting $5 million toward public education, helping farmers convert…
To help bring about the change, the government will offer subsidies of up to $10,000 to help farmers make the conversion to organic..
http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Quebec+commits+local+organic+agriculture/3317514/story.html

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